Would You Send an "I'm Sorry You Have Cancer" Card?

You know when someone is diagnosed with cancer or relapses and you just don't know what to say? (Here's what NOT to say.) And a get well card seems, well, weird? Well, what if you could send a Hallmark-like card with a cancer-specific message? It's possible....

You know when someone is diagnosed with cancer or relapses and you just don't know what to say? (Here's what NOT to say.) And a get well card seems, well, weird? Well, what if you could send a Hallmark-like card with a cancer-specific message? It's possible....

A friend just told me about Kimo Kards, a company devoted to helping you find the right words for your friends/family/coworkers who may be facing the uphill battle of cancer treatment.

The company was started by two survivors (of lymphoma and breast cancer) and they currently have 12 cards to choose from. The messages are generally pretty safe—inspirational/hopeful thoughts with pretty pictures. I tend to like the edgier ones better.

There is a card with two little girls on the outside and it reads:

*"When we grow up, we'll have boobs, and they'll make our lives a living hell."*Then on the inside:

You can always count on me to brighten your day.

Cute, right? Another cool one has one of those creepy Austin Powers hairless cats on the outside and reads:

All you need is love...Not hair.

*Then:

Soon enough you'll be back to complaining about hairballs.*

I think someone going through treatment might get a kick out of a card like this and really appreciate the specificity of it. What do you think? Would you want to receive one? Would you send one?

P.S., please check out Chrissy's blog today. One of our loyal readers is in need of some prayers for her son.